pu·pa  (py p ə)
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n. pl. pu·pae (-p ē) or pu·pas An insect in the nonfeeding stage between the larva and adult, during which it typically undergoes complete transformation within a protective cocoon or hardened case. Only insects that undergo complete metamorphosis have pupal stages.
[Latin pūpa, girl, doll.]
pupal adj.  (click for a larger image) pupaladybug pupa |
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